PULSE Framework v1.0 · Free Assessment

Is your asset ready for tokenization?

Take the PULSE Readiness Assessment to understand where your asset stands across five tokenization dimensions. Get a quantitative tier rating, dimension breakdown, and clear next steps — built on an open methodology used by ASEAN issuers preparing for regulated Security Token Offerings.

12 Questions
Asset quality, legal structure, track record, investor fit, operational readiness
~5 Minutes
No supporting documents required. Multiple-choice only.
Your Tier
Tier 1 (Launch-Ready) → Watchlist · Score valid 12 months
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Most asset issuers don't know if they're actually tokenizable.

Tokenization sounds simple in pitch decks. In practice, the gap between "we have an asset" and "we can launch a regulated STO that institutional capital will buy" is enormous — spanning legal structuring, jurisdiction selection, audit history, investor demand, and operational rigor. Without a clear diagnostic, issuers waste months and tens of thousands of dollars on prep work in the wrong order.

01

Wasted preparation

Issuers chase legal opinions before securing valuations, or hire blockchain developers before establishing custody. Without a readiness map, time and budget go to the wrong work first.

02

Hidden disqualifiers

Some structural gaps — unincorporated entity, missing legal counsel, undefined custody — make tokenization impossible regardless of how much else is fixed. Issuers don't always know which gaps are fatal.

03

Marketing-led platforms

Tokenization platforms compete on glossy decks and partner logos, not on issuer fit. Prospective issuers can't tell if a platform actually serves their asset class, jurisdiction, or stage.

04

No standard taxonomy

The industry lacks a common framework for what makes an asset "ready". Each platform defines readiness differently. There's no comparable benchmark across issuers, sectors, or jurisdictions.

From assessment to clarity in five minutes.

The PULSE assessment captures the essential structural variables that determine tokenization readiness. The result is a quantitative tier rating you can use to plan next steps — or share with advisors, partners, and capital allocators.

Step 01

Sign in & start

Create a free Issura account or sign in. The assessment lives inside your issuer dashboard — no separate signup, no payment required for the free tier.

Step 02

Answer 12 questions

Multiple-choice questions across five dimensions: asset quality, legal structure, track record, investor fit, and operational readiness. Each answer is mapped to scoring weights.

Step 03

Get your tier

Instant result: tier rating (Launch-Ready → Watchlist), score out of 100, dimension breakdown, and any red flags. Email confirmation. Valid 12 months.

Five dimensions of tokenization readiness.

The PULSE Framework distills tokenization readiness into five weighted dimensions, totalling 100 points. Each dimension reflects a category of risk that institutional capital allocators evaluate before participating in a tokenized offering.

Asset Quality & Backing
30 PTS · 30%
The fundamental quality and verifiability of the underlying asset. Includes asset class profile, independent valuation, target raise size relative to asset value.
Q1 · Q2 · Q3
Legal Structure & Jurisdiction
25 PTS · 25%
The regulatory framework and legal architecture supporting the offering. Includes issuing entity status, legal counsel engagement, and target regulatory regime (MAS s272B, OJK POJK 77, SC CMSA, Reg D/Reg S, etc.).
Q4 · Q5 · Q6
Issuer Track Record
15 PTS · 15%
The history and credibility of the issuing entity and team. Includes operating tenure with audited financials, and prior institutional capital raise experience.
Q7 · Q8
Investor Fit & Demand
15 PTS · 15%
Alignment between the offering structure and target investor base. Includes target investor profile (institutional, accredited, retail) and minimum check size.
Q9 · Q10
Operational Readiness
15 PTS · 15%
The post-launch operational infrastructure required to deliver returns to token holders. Includes cash flow generation profile and asset custody & reporting arrangements.
Q11 · Q12

Four tier outcomes. Each tells you what to do next.

Your PULSE score maps to one of four tiers. Each tier carries different implications for your next steps — whether you proceed straight to launch, refine specific gaps, or rebuild structural foundations before tokenization is appropriate.

Tier 1 — Launch-Ready
85 – 100

Strong on all dimensions. Issuer has institutional-grade structure, verified track record, and clear investor fit. Most Tier 1 issuers proceed directly to STO creation.

Typical Next Steps
  • Begin STO creation on Issura platform
  • Complete KYB Compliance documents
  • Define investor terms and pricing
Tier 2 — Refine & Launch
70 – 84

Solid foundation with minor structural items to address. Typical refinement window is 4–8 weeks before launch. Common gaps: legal counsel engagement, valuation upgrade, audit history extension.

Typical Next Steps
  • Address 1–2 specific gap items
  • Engage qualified ASEAN securities counsel
  • Optional: Consulting Report for prioritized action plan
Tier 3 — Structural Gaps
50 – 69

Material gaps in two or more dimensions. Typical preparation time before tokenization is 3–6 months. Issuer should focus on foundational work before pursuing tokenization actively.

Typical Next Steps
  • Get the Consulting Report — prioritized 30/60/90-day plan
  • Address structural gaps (incorporation, valuation, counsel)
  • Re-take PULSE in 90 days
Watchlist
Below 50

Significant readiness work required before tokenization is appropriate. Watchlist tier is also automatically assigned when red-flag conditions are present (no legal counsel, unincorporated entity, etc.).

Typical Next Steps
  • Get the Consulting Report — foundational roadmap
  • Focus on incorporation, counsel, valuation first
  • Re-take PULSE in 6 months

Built on the open PULSE Framework.

The PULSE Framework is published openly under Creative Commons. The complete scoring rubric, question definitions, dimension weights, and tier thresholds are available for review, audit, and adoption by other industry participants.

  • Transparent question-to-score mapping for all 12 questions
  • Documented dimension weights and tier thresholds
  • Auditable red-flag rules and watchlist conditions
  • Versioned methodology — current release v1.0
  • CC BY 4.0 license — free to study, cite, or extend
  • No vendor lock-in — methodology is portable and verifiable

PULSE Framework v1.0

The published specification documents the assessment in full. Read the methodology, understand the scoring, or fork it for your own use case. Issura uses this exact framework for our internal scoring engine — what's published is what runs.

→ Read on GitHub (coming soon)

Free assessment. Optional consulting upgrade.

The full PULSE assessment is free for all signed-in issuers. For issuers who want a personalized analysis with specific gap recommendations and a prioritized action plan, an optional Consulting Report is available for USD 299.

PULSE Assessment
Self-Service · Instant
Free
  • 12-question assessment, ~5 minutes
  • Tier rating and score out of 100
  • Dimension breakdown across all 5 categories
  • Red flags identification
  • Email delivery of results
  • Score valid 12 months
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Common questions.

Who is PULSE for?
PULSE is designed for asset issuers exploring or actively planning Security Token Offerings — particularly in real estate, energy and infrastructure, mining, private credit, consumer goods, SME equity, and agribusiness sectors. Investors and capital allocators may also find the methodology useful for evaluating opportunities, though the assessment itself is structured as a self-evaluation by the issuer.
Does taking PULSE commit me to anything?
No. The assessment is free, and a Tier 1 result doesn't obligate you to launch on Issura — it just tells you that you could, if you chose to. Many issuers take PULSE multiple times over a year as their structural readiness evolves.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your assessment results are visible only to you and the Issura compliance team (for KYB / AML purposes if you proceed). We don't publish individual scores, and we don't share your data with third parties. The methodology itself is open; your specific results are not.
What if I get a low score?
A low PULSE score isn't a rejection — it's actionable diagnostic information. Most Tier 3 and Watchlist issuers can move up over 3–12 months by addressing specific gaps. The optional Consulting Report provides a prioritized roadmap for exactly this case.
How does PULSE differ from generic readiness checklists?
PULSE is quantitative (numerical score), versioned (v1.0, with planned updates), open methodology (CC BY 4.0), and ASEAN-aware (incorporates MAS, OJK, SC, and other regional regulatory frameworks). Most public checklists are qualitative and US/EU-centric.
Why does the Consulting Report cost USD 299 in USDC?
USDC payment ensures verifiable on-chain settlement and matches how Issura's other paid services work. The price reflects ~3–5 hours of advisor time per report — enough to produce a genuinely personalized analysis rather than a templated output.
Can I pay with ISS instead?
Yes. ISS Token holders will receive a 20% discount on the Consulting Report — the Bronze-tier discount per the Issura ISS utility framework. ISS payment activates at mainnet launch alongside the live ISS/USD oracle. Until then, payment is in USDC only. Higher discount tiers (up to 50%) apply to platform fees for stakers; see the whitepaper for full tier details.
What happens after I take the assessment?
You'll see your tier and dimension breakdown immediately, and receive an email confirmation. Your score is saved to your Issura account and remains valid for 12 months. From your dashboard, you can choose to upgrade to the Consulting Report, proceed to KYB Compliance and STO creation, or simply use the result as benchmarking for your own planning.
Can I retake the assessment?
Yes. You can retake PULSE at any time. The new assessment replaces your active result, though we keep historical assessments for your reference and trend tracking.

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Five minutes, twelve questions, and you'll know exactly where your asset stands. No credit card. No commitments. No data shared. Just clarity.

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